DVD Recorders
 

Our local Tescos were selling sub-£100 DVD recorders last week. Wasn't tempted to buy one because I don't have the readies available.

However, I wondered whether these cheapo DVD recorders can do the business for recording TV coming thru the NTL decoders, so that I can watch programs at a later time?

Haven't used one before, nearest I can come is a VCR which I assume provides broadly similar recording capability.

I suppose what I'm asking is whether the signal on the decoded side of the Pace box is a standard video signal, or whether it's encrypted in a way which would mess up any means of recording the signal.

Re: DVD Recorders
 

On my DVD Recorder I can set the recording quality basic to high quality! Basic seems a bit blocky if its fast action but it does for me. I would say quality wise would be the same as VHS! On the plus side you don't get those annoying tracking issues!!

Re: DVD Recorders
 

the decoded signal is completely standard & can be recorded onto any device that can record 'normal' TV.

I'm not sure about 'Pay per View' services, though. :)

Re: DVD Recorders
 

Never taped PPV either...... largely down to the fact i forgot what my pin is so never watch anything! LOL

Re: DVD Recorders
 

Some pay per view is broadcast in macrovision, like sky box office, screws up the recording if you try, maplins did do a great decoder, that removed the macrovision signal, but sky forced them to withdraw all the kit.

Non macrovsion stuff, like NTL's signal will record on any video/dvd recorder OK:tu: